Senior Web Developer

Plymouth

£45,000 to £55,000 per annum

Shift is a rapidly growing marketplace disrupting the logistics industry. Our teams create solutions using technology to solve everyday logistics problems. These solutions create opportunities for drivers, businesses, retailers and consumers to move big and bulky things in a way they haven’t before.

We have an entrepreneurial ethos and focus on investing and developing cutting edge technology. We use algorithms to match van and truck capacity of drivers already on the road to offer consumers and businesses a way to move anything, at any time, on their schedule. For customers and drivers, we create availability, flexibility and efficiency.

Your responsibilities as a Senior Web Developer:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure web applications using a variety of programming languages, frameworks, and tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project timelines.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality, maintainability, and performance
• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines
• Ensure web applications are secure by following security best practices, conducting vulnerability assessments, and implementing appropriate security measures
• Research and evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and development tools to improve development processes and enhance application capabilities
• Participate in architectural design discussions and contribute to the development of technical roadmaps
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, identify root causes, and propose sustainable solutions
• Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends, technologies, and industry best practices through continuous learning and professional development
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, including code comments, design documents, and user guides
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline deployment processes and ensure application availability and scalability
• Provide technical guidance and support to various stakeholders, including project managers, clients, and end-users

To be successful in this position as a Senior Web Developer, we are looking for the following attributes and experience:

• Expert knowledge of JavaScript
• Proficiency in MongoDB
• Strong understanding of Linux systems
• Understand Git version control
• Extensive experience with PHP
• Solid understanding of web development principles and best practices
• Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code
• Knowledge of web security principles and secure coding practices
• Experience with testing frameworks and automation
• Understanding of performance optimisation techniques
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
• Nice to Have:
• Laravel framework
• React.js library
• Node.js runtime environment
• Electron framework
• Go programming language
• AWS (Amazon Web Services) cloud platform
• Serverless architecture and deployment

If you have the drive and determination to make an impact on a growing business, apply now!